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We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.
As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
About Energy Systems
We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.
About the role
Do you enjoy solving real-life problems and learning from industry leading experts? Do you want to work in a highly-dynamic team on a variety of strategic projects within the electricity sector helping clients on their road map towards energy transition?
Here at DNV, what we do matters. Whether it’s helping the Energy Industry transition to a more decarbonised and sustainable future or helping safeguard life, property and the environment, every day, what you do will make a difference. This is our shared purpose and one our people are proud to be part of.
DNV’s Energy Strategy Advisory section is uniquely positioned to provide independent advice on developments in low carbon markets, policy frameworks, economics and technology. Through a combination of multidisciplinary experts from the electricity and gas sectors, at Energy Strategy Advisory, we support our customers with the development and delivery of successful strategies as part of the journey towards a green, smart and flexible power system.
Our opportunity
GB’s electricity and gas networks face a tremendous challenge to deliver the network investments required to enable decarbonisation of heat and transport and connect large quantities of renewable energy production capacity at record pace. Against this background, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) will be established in 2024 as a new entity in the energy sector, tasked with co-optimising gas and electricity network infrastructure planning and delivery. Our energy networks are pivotal to delivering the energy transition at the scale and pace required to realise Net Zero 2050, and to fulfil their role, they will need to overcome unprecedented techno-economic challenges under high policy and regulatory uncertainty.
DNV’s Energy Strategy Advisory (ESA) section operates at the heart of this challenge, supporting clients across the energy supply chain. Within this, we are looking for a Graduate to join our Power Grids and Markets team and support this fast-growing and vital advisory space.
Based from our offices in either London, Bristol, Stockport or Loughborough, you’ll join our highly motivated and diverse team of specialists operating in an engaging and collaborative environment.
Your role will focus on provision of technical and strategic advice to GB Electricity Networks primarily, such as National Grid ESO and the Electricity Transmission and Distribution network businesses but you will also have the opportunity to deliver decarbonisation projects with the Gas Networks, such as National Gas and the Gas Distribution Networks, as part of a “whole energy systems” approach.
You will help our customers understand and overcome strategic and regulatory challenges and assess the technical and commercial viability of innovative technologies/solutions and business models. Specific topics would include, among others, digitalisation, network/system operation, DNO-to-DSO, flexibility mechanisms, renewables integration, and enabling hydrogen.
Your work will be challenging, but you will always be supported, and with over 30 colleagues in our Energy Strategy Advisory section alone, you’ll be surrounded by people committed to helping you learn, thrive and embrace new challenges. You will be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.
Upon joining, you’ll receive a buddy to help you settle in, a mentor to enhance your technical knowledge, as well as ongoing on-the-job coaching and support from your colleagues as you develop your technical, project management and customer interaction skills and work towards chartership.
Our structured Graduate Programme provides a fantastic start to your career with us, enhancing both your technical and professional skills and supporting your journey to become an expert in your chosen field.
What we offer
We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it’s important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including;
- Starting salary of £33,750
- Non-contractual profit share scheme
- Structured Graduate Programme and excellent development and career progression opportunities
- Appropriate training to enhance your knowledge base to build your confidence and enable you to become more effective
- Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
- Wellbeing benefits: (inc Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
- Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
- Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
- Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
- Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping
For this particular role, the deadline for applications is 1 April 2024 with our Assessment Centres being held in May 2023. We can offer flexible starting date arrangements.
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
About you
As a Graduate, other than your relevant degree, exposure to the energy sector for example; through a summer work experience placement, would be helpful (though not mandatory). We do want you to share our passion for making a difference and utilising your skills to solve real world problems.
Apart from that, we try to keep our list of essential requirements to a minimum, but there are a few things needed to qualify for our programme:
- A minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) MEng / MSc Degree typically in an Engineering discipline with a significant Electrical component, or a closely related field such as Physics or Mathematics
- Some familiarity and exposure to the energy sector, for example experience acquired through a summer placement with an energy networks business
- A curious mindset and a “can-do” attitude, with a willingness to embrace uncertainty with respect to our clients needs and requirements
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Pro-active willingness to learn new skills displaying a willingness to “get stuck in” and undertake work outside the ‘comfort zone’, demonstrating an appropriate balance between asking for help and using own initiative / thinking through the problem
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills, confident in building professional relationships and demonstrating first class written, verbal communication and presentation skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to plan and prioritise own time and activities, to meet deadlines and achieve project objectives
- Passion for developing your skills both professionally and personally including the commitment to complete the appropriate professional registration in your field (Chartership)
If you possess the curiosity and initiative to become an expert in your chosen field and potentially one of our future leaders, then our graduate roles could be for you.
